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03-02-2024, 12:58 PM
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Ozempic is coming for gyms. Here’s how they’re responding
America’s gyms are adjusting their strategies as more of their members take weight loss drugs.
Luxury gyms such as Life Time and Equinox are acquiring weight loss clinics with doctors who can prescribe GLP-1s, the powerful new class of medications that has proven to be highly effective at helping people shed weight, as well as designing exercise programs specifically for people taking the medications.
The industry is undergoing a major shift as Baby Boomers start to age out of the typical gym-going population, and new medications enable easier weight loss. Oprah’s famous WeightWatchers commercials are out (the company’s stock tumbled this week on the news that she was stepping down from the board), and doctors and strength training are in.
Xponential Fitness, which owns boutique brands such as Club Pilates, Rumble and Pure Barre, acquired a chain of weight loss medical clinics in Southern California staffed with doctors who can prescribe GLP-1s.
Budget gyms such as Planet Fitness say GLP-1s could help the chain attract first-time gym members who want to stave off muscle loss. Some analysts agree.
“If this goes mainstream, I believe gyms and fitness centers will find a brand new set of potential members,” Siegel said. “This could bring in people who never stepped foot into the gym into having a new view of your health.”
But some fitness industry observers say it’s too early to understand how GLP-1 users will exercise, and the impact to gyms.
“It is still too premature to highlight the use of the weight loss drugs and the role of clubs,” said Rick Caro, the president of Management Vision, a fitness consulting firm.
The gym industry is one of many that are trying to prepare for a future where more people take such drugs.
Known as glucagon-like peptide 1 or GLP-1 receptor agonists, these drugs were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes. (Ozempic has not been approved for weight loss by regulators, though Wegovy, a similar drug, has.)
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Luxury gyms such as Life Time and Equinox are acquiring weight loss clinics with doctors who can prescribe GLP-1s, the powerful new class of medications that has proven to be highly effective at helping people shed weight, as well as designing exercise programs specifically for people taking the medications.
The industry is undergoing a major shift as Baby Boomers start to age out of the typical gym-going population, and new medications enable easier weight loss. Oprah’s famous WeightWatchers commercials are out (the company’s stock tumbled this week on the news that she was stepping down from the board), and doctors and strength training are in.
Xponential Fitness, which owns boutique brands such as Club Pilates, Rumble and Pure Barre, acquired a chain of weight loss medical clinics in Southern California staffed with doctors who can prescribe GLP-1s.
Budget gyms such as Planet Fitness say GLP-1s could help the chain attract first-time gym members who want to stave off muscle loss. Some analysts agree.
“If this goes mainstream, I believe gyms and fitness centers will find a brand new set of potential members,” Siegel said. “This could bring in people who never stepped foot into the gym into having a new view of your health.”
But some fitness industry observers say it’s too early to understand how GLP-1 users will exercise, and the impact to gyms.
“It is still too premature to highlight the use of the weight loss drugs and the role of clubs,” said Rick Caro, the president of Management Vision, a fitness consulting firm.
The gym industry is one of many that are trying to prepare for a future where more people take such drugs.
Known as glucagon-like peptide 1 or GLP-1 receptor agonists, these drugs were originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes. (Ozempic has not been approved for weight loss by regulators, though Wegovy, a similar drug, has.)
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03-02-2024, 01:18 PM
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Pretty scary, since that sh!t can cause thyroid and pancreatic cancer. I guess people don't care about cancer if they can be skinny. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
03-02-2024, 01:30 PM
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I've heard absolutely horrible things about ozempic.
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03-02-2024, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted By gmenfan40⏩
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Pretty scary, since that sh!t can cause thyroid and pancreatic cancer. I guess people don't care about cancer if they can be skinny. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
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03-02-2024, 01:47 PM
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Gyms should prepare for Ozempic by:
- cleaning the benches and seats more often, to account for the loss of bowel control associated with ozempic
- bringing in more really light weights, to account for the muscle wasting effects of ozempic
- cleaning the benches and seats more often, to account for the loss of bowel control associated with ozempic
- bringing in more really light weights, to account for the muscle wasting effects of ozempic
03-02-2024, 01:50 PM
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i guess tren and t3 isn't good enough for these fat ****s
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03-02-2024, 02:12 PM
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I doubt the people will actually start exercising just because they're on Ozempic. Or it'll be like New Years resolutioners. They'll join the gym to get on the drugs then after a couple weeks to a couple months quit exercising.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
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03-02-2024, 02:14 PM
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Sterons are safer than this crap. No wonder the jews are pushing for it.
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03-02-2024, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Clinics use compounding pharmacies that make the drugs themselves. They're a generic version. It's how I get my test. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
I doubt the people will actually start exercising just because they're on Ozempic. Or it'll be like New Years resolutioners. They'll join the gym to get on the drugs then after a couple weeks to a couple months quit exercising.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
03-02-2024, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted By gmenfan40⏩
Oh gotcha. They also charge a lot more money. Crazy that people are spending thousands on this.
Clinics use compounding pharmacies that make the drugs themselves. They're a generic version. It's how I get my test. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
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03-02-2024, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Compounding pharmacies are the direct opposite, it's actually way cheaper from them. My clinic sells it for $300-400 for a 4-5 month supply. I believe wegovy (semaglutide) is at least $1k a month. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
Oh gotcha. They also charge a lot more money. Crazy that people are spending thousands on this.
03-02-2024, 02:24 PM
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None of the former fatasses I know who went on Ozempic have any desire to do any sort of physical activity to loose weight. The entire point of Ozempic is for people to lose weight without having to put in the work or willpower.
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
I doubt the people will actually start exercising just because they're on Ozempic. Or it'll be like New Years resolutioners. They'll join the gym to get on the drugs then after a couple weeks to a couple months quit exercising.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
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03-02-2024, 02:26 PM
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My prediction is this whole ozempic thing will end poorly.
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03-02-2024, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted By gmenfan40⏩
same, get mine from a compound pharmacy, but it's a ball cream. srs
Compounding pharmacies are the direct opposite, it's actually way cheaper from them. My clinic sells it for $300-400 for a 4-5 month supply. I believe wegovy (semaglutide) is at least $1k a month. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
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03-02-2024, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted By crupiea⏩
In which sense?
My prediction is this whole ozempic thing will end poorly.
Given the amount of obese people in the US it could be the next opioid epidemic, in which case it’s a proverbial goldmine
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03-02-2024, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted By gmenfan40⏩
Oh I see. Still seems like a lot of money to me when they could just cut cals. Especially for those who only have like 20 or so lbs to lose. I more get it for people who are morbidly obese, it's a lot more daunting trying to lose hundreds.
Compounding pharmacies are the direct opposite, it's actually way cheaper from them. My clinic sells it for $300-400 for a 4-5 month supply. I believe wegovy (semaglutide) is at least $1k a month. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
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Yeah I don't see most of them sticking to a workout program. Or they may until they get to where they want to be then quit.
None of the former fatasses I know who went on Ozempic have any desire to do any sort of physical activity to loose weight. The entire point of Ozempic is for people to lose weight without having to put in the work or willpower.
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This is most likely.
My prediction is this whole ozempic thing will end poorly.
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03-02-2024, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted By r32gojirra⏩
It has serious side effects. Gastric distress, muscle pain, muscle weakness, you lose more muscle than fat, medium to long term organ damage.
In which sense?
Given the amount of obese people in the US it could be the next opioid epidemic, in which case it’s a proverbial goldmine
Given the amount of obese people in the US it could be the next opioid epidemic, in which case it’s a proverbial goldmine
It's suitable for Hollywood celebrities who don't have anything to do but waste away in their mansions and then look thin in a photoshoot. Not so suitable for normal people with normal lives and even less suitable for people who want to lift and work and such.
03-02-2024, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
Agreed. These people don't want to exercise, hence why they're taking the drug in the first place.
I doubt the people will actually start exercising just because they're on Ozempic. Or it'll be like New Years resolutioners. They'll join the gym to get on the drugs then after a couple weeks to a couple months quit exercising.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
Also, if pharmacies can't keep it in stock for the people with diabetes who really need it, how are all these clinics getting it? When I went to the pharmacy a couple weeks ago for the med for my surgery there was a lady in front of me who needed it for diabetes and the pharmacist was telling her they didn't have it and she'd have to wait days. He was saying that they can't keep it in stock. I felt bad for her because she had a legit reason for being on it.
Saying that I seen a girl last week in the gym that my friend was fuking once upon a time many moons ago. Think she's dosed up on this chit because she's lost a tonne of weight but looks really unhealthy at the same time. She looked sick as fuk.
03-02-2024, 02:39 PM
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Anyone read about a new ozempic medication dubbed "super ozempic"? Apparently, it's much more powerful and you can reduce the same amount of weight in half the time as regular Ozempic. Still needs FDA approval and no idea about side effects.
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03-02-2024, 02:41 PM
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with the amount of losers taking ozempic, just think how many losers are taking testosterone.
And you're competing against them…
Users are losers.
And you're competing against them…
Users are losers.
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03-02-2024, 02:45 PM
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Ppl feel horrible on ozempic I read.
Then there’s the side effects and not just that but your face can age badly from the stuff it seems.
Then ozempic is meant for long term use.
So it’s not like you can stop because you will get fat again.
I think this is gonna end pretty badly.
Ppl just should lose the weight by changing their lifestyle.
Then there’s the side effects and not just that but your face can age badly from the stuff it seems.
Then ozempic is meant for long term use.
So it’s not like you can stop because you will get fat again.
I think this is gonna end pretty badly.
Ppl just should lose the weight by changing their lifestyle.
03-02-2024, 02:49 PM
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03-02-2024, 02:51 PM
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why don't people just diet and exercise instead of shoving pure fukkking chit down their throats?
it's like they'll do everything but traditional diet and exercise (which is proven time and time again to work)
it's like they'll do everything but traditional diet and exercise (which is proven time and time again to work)
03-02-2024, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted By crupiea⏩
Even if it does, big pharma essentially owns all media outlets, so any alarm will be easily silenced.
My prediction is this whole ozempic thing will end poorly.
The USA has the highest per capita expenditure for health care of all first world nations, and also the lowest life expectancy of all first world nations. Our life expectancy has also decline significantly in the last 4 years, while healthcare expenditures have increased.
But it doesn't matter because big pharma pays for an ass load of advertising, so media outlets behave accordingly.
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03-02-2024, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted By mchabs⏩
When you start to diet and exercise they will too
why don't people just diet and exercise instead of shoving pure fukkking chit down their throats?
it's like they'll do everything but traditional diet and exercise (which is proven time and time again to work)
it's like they'll do everything but traditional diet and exercise (which is proven time and time again to work)
03-02-2024, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted By CellyTech⏩
Agreed. These people don't want to exercise, hence why they're taking the drug in the first place.
Saying that I seen a girl last week in the gym that my friend was fuking once upon a time many moons ago. Think she's dosed up on this chit because she's lost a tonne of weight but looks really unhealthy at the same time. She looked sick as fuk.
Saying that I seen a girl last week in the gym that my friend was fuking once upon a time many moons ago. Think she's dosed up on this chit because she's lost a tonne of weight but looks really unhealthy at the same time. She looked sick as fuk.
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03-02-2024, 03:01 PM
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I don't get this. Ya'll pretend to care about obesity and hate something that treats it?
How many people are on all kinds of pills like anti depressants and chit?
So you all don' like it for why exactly? What is the actual linked research suggesting how bad it is?
Why is obesity better?
Why are supplements better? I have read people on this website saying to disregard doctors and take supps cause bro science yeah!
How many people are on all kinds of pills like anti depressants and chit?
So you all don' like it for why exactly? What is the actual linked research suggesting how bad it is?
Why is obesity better?
Why are supplements better? I have read people on this website saying to disregard doctors and take supps cause bro science yeah!
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03-02-2024, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted By FelixTheCat1919⏩
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03-02-2024, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted By gmenfan40⏩
They could just eat at a caloric deficit if they wanted to lose weight. There's no need for drugs to lose weight. Can't believe people are so lazy they'd rather than take cancer causing drugs to destroy their appetite rather than the natural alternative of simply eating more satiating low energy density foods.
Pretty scary, since that sh!t can cause thyroid and pancreatic cancer. I guess people don't care about cancer if they can be skinny. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
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03-02-2024, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted By Evil_D⏩
There are really two ways to look at it. 1. Users are losers. 2. Winners are winners.
with the amount of losers taking ozempic, just think how many losers are taking testosterone.
And you're competing against them…
Users are losers.
And you're competing against them…
Users are losers.
I know guys that have been lifting naturally, doing everything the right way for anywhere from 10-30 years. And they get blown away in terms of physique/performance by guys that have been lifting just 2-3 years that are mildly enhanced.
The only supplement worth buying is a good pre-workout. Pretty much any other product or supplement is a waste of money and is shilled to idiots that are looking for an 'edge' but is scared or unwilling to go enhanced. None of them will give you an edge or measurable amount of performance or advantage. None of them will boost your natural GH or Test. in a measurable way. $50 per month worth of testosterone will give you far more results then $2000 per month worth of other supplements/products.
You can literally have your life revolve around lifting, sleeping, meal prepping/eating, cardio, etc. for 10-15+ years chasing your ideal physique. Which you likely won't obtain or won't be able to maintain without living like a robot. Or you can live a normal life. Eat a moderate diet/what you want. Enjoy yourself in the gym without stress. And obtain your ideal physique in just a few years while having fun/enjoying life.
I'm mid aged now at 36. Arguably have a top 5% physique in the world for men in my age bracket. No side effects or health complications after 7 years enhanced. Arguably healthier then 99% of 'natty' American men. Especially in my age range. Lifting for 18 years total. I'd say the first 11 years of natural lifting was a waste of time.
Natural lifting is a meme. Unless you are a big framed good looking guy. That's blessed with low body-fat, high muscularity/athleticism with little effort, etc. That's less then 1% of males. If you are the best looking guy in any room you walk into stay natty. If you aren't. Lmao.
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